"Significant War Scenes by Battlefront Artists," Souvenir exhibition booklet published by the Chrysler Corporation in commemoration of the Charles Baskerville organized and arranged exhibit, feature works by servicemen recording first-hand accounts of scenes from the frontlines of World War II.The book was later reprinted for public purchase, but this is the true first edition in stiff paper wraps, printed with Grauvure plates, and not lithographic images. Includes the Following Artists:

  • Charles Baskerville
  • George Grosz
  • John Lavalle
  • William A Smith
  • Ogden Pleissner
  • ALbert Murray
  • Edward Laning
  • Frank D Duncan Jr.
  • Joseph Hirsch
  • William F Draper
  • Edward Millman
  • George Harding
  • Mitchell Jamieson
  • Robert Benney
  • Richard Munsell
  • Frede Vidar

Several artists went on to have noteworthy careers as illustrators for national publications, and this exhibit helped many gain recognition for their talents after the war. 

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